Grand Omroepkoor and Quirine Viersen
Programme
- Johann Sebastian Bach Prelude from first cello suite
- Johann Sebastian Bach Motet 'Komm, Jesu komm' in gcl.t. BWV 229
- Johann Sebastian Bach Sarabande from first cello suite
- Johannes Brahms Two Motets op.74 "Warum ist das Licht"
- John Tavener Svyati (O Holy)
- Anton Arenski Three quartets op.57
- Arvo Pärt Magnificat
- Johann Sebastian Bach Sarabande from third cello suite
- Sergei Rachmaninov Parts from the Vespers
The Groot Omroepkoor is once again embarking on a short-lived adventure with a challenging soloist. This time the choir finds in Dutch cellist Quirine Viersen an ideal sparring partner. The heartwarming lilt of the cello and the impact of an immense choir complement each other perfectly in a spiritual program including Bach, Brahms and Pärt.
Spiritual
Cello and choir is a concert combination as unusual as it is logical. The Groot Omroepkoor is the inviting party and top cellist Quirine Viersen gladly takes up an adventurous idea. During the richly colored concert, cello classics and vocal works alternate at a brisk pace. Thus there will be modern work by Karl Jenkins, but also music by great predecessors.
Red thread
For Viersen, the collaboration provides a great opportunity to showcase her great versatility. Her favorite composer Bach runs like a thread through the concert. 'Technical problems do not exist for her, she plays with the greatest ease, balanced, pleasant, sometimes even casually,' NRC praised her interpretation of the Bach suites. The Groot Omroepkoor surprised with sacred delights by Brahms, Pärt and Rachmaninov.
Performers
Netherlands Radio Choir
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Florian Helgath
Conductor, Choir conductor
Béni Csillag
Choir conductor
Quirine Viersen
Cello
Niek van der Meij
Coffin Organ
Juan Felipe Gallegos Carlos
Tenor
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